Fresh Chilled Pacific Pollock Blocks from Japan
Block-frozen then thawed chilled Pacific pollock (Gadus macrocephalus), imported fresh/chilled as whole fish under HTS 0302.59.5010. Used in industrial food processing; must prove current chill state excludes 0304 meat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include thaw logs showing immediate chill post-block to qualify as 'fresh/chilled' not frozen
• Gadidae species ID via DNA testing recommended for CBP verification